ATEEZ said it still aims for greater growth even after its 8th anniversary, ahead of its new mini album and title track “UP.”
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ATEEZ revealed that even now, having reached its 8th debut anniversary, it is still aiming for further growth. In the afternoon of November 12, ATEEZ held a press roundtable at Novotel Ambassador Gangnam in Gangnam District, Seoul, to commemorate the release of its 15th mini album, “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6.” Regarding the title track, HONGJOONG said, “Actually, at the beginning of this year, the members made a promise among ourselves that we would definitely succeed in three comebacks within this one year. It might become a tight schedule, but we promised to do our best.” ATEEZ recently renewed its contract with its agency, KQ Entertainment, and splendidly broke the so-called “7-year jinx.” HONGJOONG said, “Our 8th debut anniversary is extremely meaningful to us. It is also the first year we are welcoming after renewing our contract in our 7th year, and because we are an eight-member group, our 8th anniversary had a special meaning for us. At this timing, we talked a lot among the members about what kind of most intense stage only ATEEZ can show.” He continued, “Even now that we have reached our 8th debut anniversary, we are still aiming higher. We thought we would try to overlap that feeling with the powerful sound and performance that ATEEZ is best at, and prepared this album. Through this new song, we wanted to convey that ATEEZ is still aiming for greater heights and will continue to move forward earnestly from here on.” When asked about his satisfaction with the title track, SEONGHWA answered, “I was able to feel convinced that we are still the same as we were back then. I also felt that we would be able to express the pirate concept more clearly.” The title track “UP” is a song that contains ATEEZ’s strong will to go beyond its own limits and aim for even greater heights. A powerful brass sound and explosive bass blend together to create an even more energetic sound. ATEEZ’s 15th mini album, “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6,” will be released through various music streaming sites at 2 p.m. on the 13th. ・[PHOTO] ATEEZ holds a press roundtable to commemorate the release of its 15th mini album, “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6” ・ATEEZ announces details of its Japan concert on its world tour! Venue and Japanese poster revealed
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